Explore the Family Name Bulthuis
The meaning of Bulthuis
Dutch (mainly Groningen): from bult ‘knoll’ + huis ‘house’, hence a topographic name from a house on a low hill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bulthuis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bulthuis saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,599 in terms of commonality; however, by 2010 it had moved up to 33,379 — a change of 3.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this time period, from 619 to 684, indicating a growth rate of 10.5%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Bulthuis surname remained steady at 0.23 per 100k over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #33,379 | 3.53% |
| Count | 619 | 684 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulthuis
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bulthuis identify as White. In 2000, this group comprised 97.42% of all Bulthuis, but by 2010, the figure had slightly decreased to 94.88%. During the same decade, there was also a noticeable increase in the Hispanic community bearing the Bulthuis surname, from 1.13% to 2.92%. Notably, the Census for 2010 marked the first recorded instance of the Bulthuis surname amongst those reporting two or more races (1.46%). No instances of the Bulthuis surname were found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 94.88% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.92% | 158.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |